The theft-deterrent system won’t arm if you lock thedoors with a key or use the manual door lock. Itactivates only if you use the remote keyless entrytransmitter or the power lock on the door.To avoid activating the alarm by accident do thefollowing:• The vehicle should be locked with the door key orthe manual door lock after the doors are closed ifyou don’t want to arm the theft-deterrent system.• Always unlock a door with a key or use the remotekeyless entry transmitter. Pressing the unlockbutton on the remote keyless entry transmitterdisables the theft-deterrent system. Unlocking adoor any other way will activate the alarm when adoor or the trunk is opened.If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’sdoor with your key. You can also turn off the alarmby using the unlock button on the remote keyless entrytransmitter, or by starting the vehicle with a valid key.Testing the Alarm1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, thenget out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open,lock the vehicle using the power door lock switchor the remote keyless entry transmitter and closethe door. Wait approximately 30 seconds untilthe security light goes off.3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manuallock and open the door. The horn will sound andthe exterior lamps will flash.You can turn off the alarm by unlocking the driver’s doorwith your key, using the unlock button on the remotekeyless entry transmitter or by starting the car witha valid key.If the alarm does not sound when it should, check tosee if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown.To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakerson page 5-103. If the fuse does not need to be replaced,you may need to have your vehicle serviced.To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm thetheft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.2-19
